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 Roy Choi is celebrating the release of his cookbook memoir, L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food, with Anthony Bourdain. Their talk will take place at the powerHouse Arena on November 5 at 6:30 p.m.; tickets cost $85 and can be purchased online. Each ticket purchase includes a signed copy of the book as well as wine and food provided by Momofuku. [Grub Street]

 Pagani will start serving brunch this weekend (as well as the Monday of Columbus Day) from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Grub Street]

 This Sunday, immerse yourself in the art of wine-making at City Winery. From 7 to 11 a.m., 100 tons of hand-picked California grapes will be flown in for the annual "Fall Crush" event. Attendees will witness the harvesting process and receive a personally guided tour through the winery, as well as a sampling and tasting. [Grub Street]

 In honor of Halloween, Francois Payard is introducing new pastries like pumpkin-spice financiers, jack-o'-lantern cakes, and pumpkin and carrot-cake éclair. The offerings will be available at all Francois Payard locations, except for the jack-o'-lantern cake, which will be available exclusively at the Upper East Side outpost. [Grub Street]